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What is the primary role of food in the body?
What is the primary role of food in the body?
What does the term malnutrition refer to?
What does the term malnutrition refer to?
Which statement about nutrients is correct?
Which statement about nutrients is correct?
What does a balanced diet provide?
What does a balanced diet provide?
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How is under-nutrition defined?
How is under-nutrition defined?
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What is the primary function of metabolism in the human body?
What is the primary function of metabolism in the human body?
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Why must a variety of foods be consumed?
Why must a variety of foods be consumed?
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What best describes nutrition?
What best describes nutrition?
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Study Notes
Food and Nutrition
- Food is any solid or liquid substance providing body with materials for growth, repair, and normal function.
- Body is like a machine; poor maintenance (e.g., unbalanced diet) leads to problems.
- Understanding food's effects and using this knowledge wisely helps maintain health and fitness.
What is Nutrition?
- Food is made of chemical elements forming molecules (nutrients).
- Nutrients are used for energy, growth, repair, and maintenance.
- Nutrients give food its flavour, colour, texture, and how it reacts with heat or digestion.
- Nutrients are essential for body function and health; deficiency affects health.
- Nutrition is the study of nutrients, food, and living things.
- Most foods contain multiple nutrients, while some contain only one, limiting their use.
- A varied diet supplies the body's required nutrients.
Nutrition Terms
- Diet: Everyday food intake; can be specific, like a slimming or low-fat diet.
- Malnutrition: Incorrect or unbalanced nutrient intake.
- Under-nutrition: Insufficient total nutrient intake.
- Balanced diet: Provides correct nutrients for individual needs.
Metabolism
- The human body is a complex structure of millions of cells forming systems with tissues and organs (each with special functions).
- Chemical reactions continuously occur enabling body functions, growth, and replacement.
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Explore the essential concepts of food and nutrition in this quiz. Understand how different nutrients impact bodily functions and the importance of a balanced diet. Knowledge of nutrition is key to maintaining health and fitness.
